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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
As we close out Engineers Week, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office proudly recognizes the incredible engineers who serve our community every single day. Your work often happens behind the scenes, in plans, calculations, site visits, and long hours of review, yet the impact is visible everywhere: in the bridges that connect our communities, the roads that carry families safely home, and the infrastructure that supports growth, opportunity, and progress. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” reflects the work you lead each day. Through innovation, precision, and dedication, you are building a stronger future for Franklin County. Thank you for the expertise and commitment you bring to our office and the community we serve.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Buying, selling, or transferring property in Franklin County? We’ve updated the standards that guide how property conveyances are reviewed and recorded. Following public hearings on January 21 and February 2, 2026, Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano and Franklin County Engineer Adam W. Fowler, P.E., P.S., have officially adopted updated Conveyance Standards in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 319.203. These updated standards take effect March 2, 2026, and will apply to all conveyances submitted on or after that date. They replace the previous standards adopted January 22, 2020. We appreciate the public input shared during this process and remain committed to ensuring clarity, accuracy, and transparency in Franklin County property records. View the updated standards on our website at: https://franklincountyengineer.org/standards/
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The lane reduction for bridge improvements on W. North Broadway over the Olentangy River between SR-315 N. On-Ramp/Ohio Health Parkway and Milton Avenue, initially scheduled to begin Monday, March 2, 2026, has been delayed to Monday, March 9, 2026. The projected completion date of August 1, 2026, remains unchanged, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! Engineering shapes the roads, bridges, and infrastructure that connect our communities. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” reminds us that engineering opens doors to opportunity, innovation, and impact. At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, we’re proud to help inspire the next generation of engineers. #IntroduceAGirlToEngineeringDay
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the CDBG Genesee Avenue Drainage Improvements from Parkwood Avenue to Perdue Avenue Improvement Project. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office CDBG Sidewalk Improvements Project in Clinton Township and Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Old Beach Road Bridge

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The old Beach Road Bridge, which originally spanned Big Darby Creek in Brown Township, was built in 1888 by the Columbus Bridge Company.

The single span, through double intersection truss structure incorporates designs patented in 1844 by Caleb and Thomas Pratt of Boston, Massachusetts. Pratt truss bridges were the only type in America to have been widely built from wood, iron and steel.

Franklin County’s iron Pratt was restored and relocated in 2001. The 173-foot long, 16-foot wide bridge now carries a trail over Alum Creek in the City of Westerville’s Alum Creek Park South.